You can read my latest column at Inside Catholic today:

A Mother’s Liturgy of the Hours

When I read that a pro-life message had been rejected for being “too graphic” I was sure this was some unfair liberal media bias being played out in the name of sensitivity. I rolled my eyes and clicked play.

But then I found the ad deeply disturbing.

See the video and share your thoughts.

I’m still deciding what to cook up for this year’s Super Bowl.

All of us are still getting over the fact that we won’t be eating any of these this year:

But we will likely console ourselves with one or two of these, good for every season:

Other snack contenders:

Cheddar Cheese Ball
Artichoke Dip
Guacamole
Brown Sugar Smokies

What are you making this year? Come share the goods at Faith & Family!

I’m getting pretty tired of medical professionals treating women like they are completely brainless.

Did you hear? We women are all set.

There’s a new “Morning After” pill in town. It has a futuristic name—ellaOne—and if we ladies are lucky enough, it will be approved as over the counter “emergency contraception” that can be used for up to five days after unprotected sex.

Only problem is, it’s not contraception at all …

Read the rest of my entry at NCRegister.com.

Americans are so weird. Americans are so awesome.

Outside my window … it’s about 20 degrees. It’s warm again! We’ll definitely have mandatory outdoor recess today.

I am thinking … of ways to combat the February BLAHs. Important warning to all mothers: Make no major decisions during the month of February. You are not in your right mind, I tell you! Blog posts forthcoming!

I am thankful for … my faithful old van. She started beautifully for basketball early Saturday morning, despite the sub-zero temperatures. She did the same early Sunday morning for Mass too. I should be so loyal, hard-working, and uncomplaining.

I am hoping … to convince my strong-willed, easily bored, just-a-little-too capable first grader that neat, thorough work matters. Even if it’s boring.

On my mind … When I make spending time with my husband a priority, everything else falls into place. I keep saying it, but I need to remind myself more often: My marriage is the foundation of my family life which is the foundation of … everything else I do.

Noticing that … it’s 11:30 am and the 4 year old is still wearing his Sponge Bob pajamas. Time to hit “publish” and do something about that.

A few plans for the week … Basketball. Watching Lost! A Girls’ Day Out with my three daughters.

From the kitchen … I have been searching for an apple chicken recipe. When Dan and I went out to dinner recently, I had the apple chicken and it was so deliciously awesome. Walnut-crusted with a cider glaze, anyone? I’d love to be able to make it for Valentine’s Day. *** UPDATE: Found it!

Around the house … Just when I de-cluttered my bedroom, Dan decided he needs to replace our bedroom closet doors. As he works there in his random free moments day by day, I am trying to be patient with the mess. After all this time, I have grown quite accustomed to “construction zone” as our signature decorating style, anyway.

One of my favorite things … Danny’s fresh haircut. I used the clippers on him last night and immediately wondered why I waited so long to clean him up. Love my handsome boy!

A picture I am sharing …

Juliette’s weekend creation — Cherry Cheesecake. I am beginning to think that I might be able to retire from dessert-baking altogether.